Wang Xiufen

Wang Xiufen (born 20 February 1974) is a former Chinese female weightlifter, and world champion[1] competing in the −53 kg division.[2]

Wang Xiufen
Personal information
Nationality China
Born (1974-02-20) 20 February 1974
Weight52.99 kg (117 lb)
Sport
Country China
SportWeightlifting
Event(s)–53 kg

Career

At the 1998 World Weightlifting Championships she won the gold medal in the 53 kg division while also setting 3 new senior world records in the Clean & Jerk and total.[3]

Major results

Year Venue Weight Snatch (kg) Clean & Jerk (kg) Total Rank
1 2 3 Rank 1 2 3 Rank
World Championships
1998 Lahti, Finland53 kg85.090.092.5110.0115.0 WR117.5 WR210.0 WR
1999 Athens, Greece53 kg85.085.090.08110.0112.5117.5197.5

References

  1. IWF.net. "1998 World Championships Results". Retrieved 4 December 2018.
  2. "Wang Xiufen Results". IWF.net. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
  3. apnews.com. "Chinese Woman Sets Lifting Record". Retrieved 4 December 2018.
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